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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Watford to Shaftesbury

Composite routes from Watford to Shaftesbury

Cheapest
1 h 56 min
Car
179 km.
from $9
Other
4 h 33 min
144 km.
from $142.50
5 h 24 min
Bus, Train
143 km.
from $5.43
7 h 27 min
144 km.
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Transport providers

Train operators

Southern

Phone:
+44 3451 27 29 20
Website:
southernrailway.com/
Train from Watford Junction to Clapham
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$11.39–$16.46

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from London Heathrow Airport to Ringwood
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$27.85–$39.24

South Western Railway

Phone:
0345 6000 650
Website:
southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Clapham Junction to Gillingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 49m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.29–$151.89
Train from Woking to Gillingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$53.16–$126.58

Bus operators

Arriva Herts and Essex

Phone:
0344 800 44 11
Website:
arrivabus.co.uk/herts-and-essex/
Bus from Town Hall to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.96

Salisbury Reds

Phone:
+44 1202 338420
Website:
salisburyreds.co.uk/
Bus from Blue Boar Row to The
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
5 times a day

First Berkshire & The Thames Valley

Phone:
0345 646 0707
Website:
firstbus.co.uk/berkshire-thames-valley
Bus from Town Hall to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Woking
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Watford to Shaftesbury?

The cheapest way to get from Watford to Shaftesbury is to drive which costs $35.87 - $52.17 and takes 1h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Watford to Shaftesbury?

The fastest way to get from Watford to Shaftesbury is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs $35.87 - $52.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Watford and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Watford to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Town Hall and arriving at The Town Hall via London Heathrow Airport, Meeting House Lane and Blue Boar Row. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.

How far is it from Watford to Shaftesbury?

The distance between Watford and Shaftesbury is 199 km. The road distance is 179.9 km.

How do I travel from Watford to Shaftesbury without a car?

The best way to get from Watford to Shaftesbury without a car is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs $65.22 - $152.17 .

How long does it take to get from Watford to Shaftesbury?

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Watford to Shaftesbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Watford to Shaftesbury bus from?

Watford to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Heathrow Airport station.

Train or bus from Watford to Shaftesbury?

The best way to get from Watford to Shaftesbury is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs $65.22 - $152.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 27m.

Where does the Watford to Shaftesbury bus arrive?

Watford to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Ringwood station.

Can I drive from Watford to Shaftesbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Watford to Shaftesbury is 180 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Watford to Shaftesbury.

Where can I stay near Shaftesbury?

There are 455+ hotels available in Shaftesbury. Prices start at $57.04 per night.
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